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Grab bag

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  1. 1
    A gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.

    "Winners can choose a gift from the grab bags on the table."

  2. 2
    a container from which a person draws a wrapped item at random without knowing the contents wordnet
  3. 3
    A bag from which a gift or prize may be withdrawn (grabbed) unseen.
  4. 4
    an assortment of miscellaneous items wordnet
  5. 5
    Any random assortment, selection or possibility. figuratively

    "With that system, it's a grab bag which files we can find at any moment."

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  1. 6
    A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, suitable for sharing.
  2. 7
    A bag containing essential items, which can be easily picked up and taken in an emergency.

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